Working towards peace...
Item #664018
February 04, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 4, 1865 Among the ftpg. column heads are: "THE PEACE MOVEMENT" "Speculations & Rumors at the Capital" "The Great Amendment" "The Quota of New York" and other items.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Peace conference...
Item #582135
February 04, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 4, 1865
* Peace conference
* Abraham Lincoln
* Last months of the war
Among the front page one column Civil War heads are: "THE PEACE CONFERENCE" "Secretary Seward in Waiting to Receive Them" "From City Point" "From Savannah" "Sherman's Campaign--A Movement of the Left Wing up the Savannah..." "IMPORTANT ... See More
Many Civil War prints, and a rare account of Sojourner Truth...
Item #172856
February 04, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 4, 1865 Prints found in this issue include a front page image of: "General Alfred H. Terry" and also on the ftpg. is: "Landing of Soldiers and Sailors Above Fort Fisher".
Inside pages include a full page: "The Army of the Potomac Receiving the News of the Capture of Fort Fisher"; two quarter page images of: "The Late Lie... See More
Lincoln to meet with others to discuss peace terms...
Item #682961
February 03, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 3, 1865
* Peace conference
* Abraham Lincoln
Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald.
Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War: "PEACE ! "Mr. Lincoln Goes to Meet the Southern Commissioners" "Will He Meet Jeff. Davis, Too?" "The Commissioners Cheered by the Soldiers of Bo... See More
Lincoln to meet with Confederates to talk about peace...
Item #664017
February 03, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 3, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War include: "THE PEACE MOVEMENT" "Arrival of the Rebel Commissioners at Fortress Monroe" "President Lincoln Goes to Meet Them" "Late Rebel News" "President Lincoln Leaves Washington in a Special Car for Annapolis--He is to Join Sec. Seward at Fortress Monroe..." &#... See More
Jefferson Davis' proclamation for a day of "Humiliation and Prayer, with Thanksgiving"...
Item #688735
February 02, 1865
CHRISTIAN OBSERVER, Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 2, 1865
* Jefferson David proclamation
* Confederate Day of Thanksgiving
Has mostly religious-related content on the front page save for a war item: "First Virginia Artillery" "Stray Leaves from a Soldier's Artillery". On the reverse under "General Intelligence" are various news reports from the war.
Also ... See More
A pro-Union newspaper from Kentucky...
Item #682754
February 29, 1864
THE TRI-WEEKLY COMMONWEALTH, Frankfort, Kentucky, Feb. 29, 1864 Kentucky was one of those border states that, depending on the year, and the portion of the state, had both pro-Confederate and pro-North sympathies.
This issue, at this time, was pro-North. Page 4 has a note from the publisher: "A Loyal Newspaper, Devoted to Maintaining the Government in Putting Down the Insurrection"... See More
A Civil War battle in Florida, with a map...
Item #695260
February 28, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 28, 1864 The front page features two Civil War maps, the larger one headed: "THE CAMPAIGN IN FLORIDA. Scene of the Recent Union Successes and Reverse" which shows the northeast portion of Florida. The smaller map shows the Chattanooga & Dalton vicinity.
Among the front page column heads on the war: "The Florida Campaign" "Review of the Rece... See More
An improved ship turret...
Item #669699
February 27, 1864
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 27, 1864 The front page features a nice illustration of: "Snedecor's 'Union' Turret with a related 7 very detailed article headed: "Improved Turret"
There are other war-related articles inside.
Complete in 16 pages, some browning to a small portion at the left, nice condition.
Presidential candidates...
Item #220041
February 27, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 27, 1864.
* Presidential Candidates
* General Grant
This issue is full of Civil War reports, which include the following: "From General Grant's Army", "Our Candidate for the Next Presidency", and "The Opening Presidential Canvass".
The issue will be in overall nice condition, with only minor wear as indicated in the image... See More
Life of George Washington...
Item #172758
February 27, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 27, 1864 The full front page is a print of a memorial, and a related poem. The doublepage centerfold is a nice one showing: "Pictures From the Life of George Washington" which includes vignettes, the largest showing him: "Resigning is Commission, 1783".
Other prints within include: "Colts Armory After the Fire--Interior" and ... See More
Tunnel Hill Georgia...
Item #201904
February 26, 1864
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated February 26, 1864.
* Battle of Tunnel Hill
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "FROM THE M... See More
Confederate Congress reports to the people...
Item #674202
February 25, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 25, 1864 Among the front page column heads are: "Late Southern News" "Address of the Rebel Congress" "Fierce Denunciation of the North" "Slanders Upon Our Armies" "The Expedition to Florida" "From Gen. Sherman's Expedition" "Rebel Reports of His Progress" "Occupation of Jackson "T... See More
From the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #671522
February 23, 1864
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 23, 1864
* From the capital of the Confederacy
The front page has: "The War News--Another Victory In Florida" "City Intelligence" "Another Escapade of Yankee Prisoners" "The Re-Enlistment in the Army--The 'Bitter End' and the 'Last Round' " and other items, including many ads.
The back page has a... See More
Map of the Big Black River valley in Louisiana...
Item #654302
February 21, 1864
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 21, 1864 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Additional Details of the Advance of Sherman's Expeditionary Force" "The Enemy Gradually Falling Back" "Cavalry Skirmish Near Baker's Creek" "Occupation of the City of Jackson" " and a bit more. Additional Civil War reports on inside pages.
Near the bot... See More
Map of the scenes of battle in Florida...
Item #689669
February 20, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 20, 1864 (erroneously printed as 1863 on pgs. 1 & 5) The ftpg. is filled with ads being a "triple sheet" issue.
Much Civil War reporting on pages 3+ with a map headed: "The Campaign In Florida" with much detail, showing from St. Mary's to Ocala & much in between. Also a smaller map showing the Natchez, Mississippi, vicinity.
Among the c... See More
A machine to rifle gun barrels...
Item #669700
February 20, 1864
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 20, 1864 The front page features a nice illustration of: "Powers's Machine For Rifling Gun Barrels" with a related article.
Inside has a print and article on: "M'Kibbin's Improved Gun-Sight".
Complete in 16 pages, minor foxing, nice condition.
Trio of issues on McClellan's official report...
Item #563907
February 20, 1864
UNITED STATES ARMY AND NAVY JOURNAL SUPPLEMENT, New York, Feb. 20 and 27, 1864 and the "regular" issue of Feb. 27, 1864
* General George McClellan official reports
This is a group of 3 issues, each of the Supplements filled with the: "Report of Major-General George B. McClellan...(from) July 26, 1861 to November 7, 1862" and concluding in the regular issue of Feb. 27 (see... See More
Trio of issues on McClellan's official report...
Item #563829
February 20, 1864
UNITED STATES ARMY AND NAVY JOURNAL SUPPLEMENT, New York, February 20 and 27, 1864 and the "regular" issue of February 27, 1864
* General George McClellan's report : 3 issue lot
This is a group of 3 issues, each of the Supplements filled with the: "Report of Major-General George B. McClellan...(from) July 26, 1861 to November 7, 1862" and concluding... See More
Item #538751
February 20, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated February 20, 1864 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads. See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
St. Valentine's Day...
Item #172756
February 20, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 20, 1864 The full front page is a nice print captioned: "General Grant Crossing the Cumberland Mountains, January 7, 1864". Other prints inside include: "Military Ball of the Third Corps, Army of the Potomac" "The Negro Sentinel Shooting the Guerrilla Burroughs" "Railroad Accident In Kentucky" "Scenes In & A... See More
Bolivar Tennessee...
Item #207403
February 18, 1864
DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN from Springfield, MA and dated February 18, 1864. This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes reports on Bolivar, Tennessee and much more.
From the Confederate capital...The Death of Major Burroughs...
Item #652612
February 16, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 16, 1864
* From the capital of the Confederacy
* The Death of Major Edgar Burroughs
Among the front page items are: "The Death of Major Edgar Burroughs" "City Intelligence" "The Escaped Yankee Officers" "Telegraphic" and several Acts from the Confederate Congress.
The back page has an editorial concerning... See More
From The Southwest...
Item #141192
February 16, 1864
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, February 16, 1864 This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "The Expedition To Mississippi", "Gen. Sherman Enters the ... See More
Item #140571
February 16, 1864
THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated February 16, 1864. This vintage 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported with the following one column FRONT PAGE headlines: "General Grant's Department" "Addi... See More
An attack by 3,000 Texans...
Item #674204
February 15, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 15, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: From Gen. Sherman's Expedition" "Sharp Engagement on the Yazoo" "The Transports Attacked by 3,000 Texans" "Rebels Defeated & Driven" "Summary Punishment of a Case of Barbarism" "Reported Escape of 109 Officers from Libby Prison" and much more.... See More
Yazoo River Mississippi...
Item #207668
February 15, 1864
DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN from Springfield, MA and dated February 15, 1864. This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes reports on Natchez Mississippi and much more.
Item #140490
February 15, 1864
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT from Boston, Massachusetts and dated February 15, 1864. This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports from the day it was first reported with the following SMALL one column INSIDE PAGE headline(s): "Matters in Rebeldom" "Transf... See More
"Memphis" newspaper printed in Atlanta, Georgia... Jefferson Davis' stirring address to his soldiers...
Item #680889
February 14, 1864
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, Feb. 14, 1864
* Very rare Confederate title
* Publisher on the run
See the bottom of this listing for the fascinating history of this newspaper.
Among the front page items are: "President Davis' Address to the Army" which is rather lengthy & signed in type: Jefferson Davis. This is a very nice, rousing address to his sold... See More
Stirring words from the President of the Confederacy...
Item #698270
February 13, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, February 13, 1864 Among the front page items are: "A Victory Near Charleston" "The enemy Again Advancing on The Peninsula" "Important Movement In Mississippi", "The Courts", "City Intelligence" "A Picture of Charleston Under Fire" "Telegraphic Reports..." and a few smaller items. Also man... See More
The condition of the South in the Civil War...
Item #569856
February 13, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Feb. 13, 1864 As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts.
Among the war-related items are those headed: "General McClellan's Report" "The Military Situation" "The Condition of the South" "The Army Of the Potoma... See More
Generals Grant & Meade, plus Jefferson Davis...
Item #220040
February 13, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 13, 1864
* Generals Grant and Meade
* Jefferson Davis
This issue is full of Civil War reports, which include the following: "From General Grant's Army", "From General Meade's Army", "The Despair and the Hope of the Rebels", " Jeff.'s Contrabands", "From General Grant's Army", "From N... See More
Prints on the Civil War...
Item #172754
February 13, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 13, 1864 The full front page is a print: "Our Flag Is There!" with a related article inside. Other prints within include: "The Confederates Evacuating Brownsville, Texas" with a related article; "The Lindell Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri" "Guard Boat on Picket Duty Off Mobile" "The United States Steamer 'Kennebec... See More
Army of the Potomac...
Item #583214
February 12, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, February 12, 1864
* Original Civil war reporting
* Army of the Potomac
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "The Army of the Potomac", "General Kelley's Department", "News From The Southwest", "Important From North Carolina", "News From Arkansas", "News From Tennessee", plus war-rel... See More
Closing in on Richmond...
Item #674209
February 09, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 9, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "General Butler's Dept." "Bold Raid Towards Richmond" "Our Troops Within Ten Miles of the Rebel Capital" "Crossing of the Rapidan" "Rebels Driven from Their Position" and more.
Eight pages, slight bit of damp staining at the bottom, nice condition.... See More
Closing in on Richmond...
Item #674125
February 09, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 9, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "General Butler's Dept." "Bold Raid Towards Richmond" "Our Troops Within Ten Miles of the Rebel Capital" "Crossing of the Rapidan" "Rebels Driven from Their Position" and more.
Eight pages, great condition.
The Civil War at Cumberland Gap...
Item #674194
February 08, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 8, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Rebel Advance In East Tennessee" "Attempt to Capture Cumberland Gap" "Three Days' Sharp Skirmishing" "Rebels Finally Repulsed" "Johnston's Rebel Army at Rome, Ga." "The Situation at Knoxville" "Longstreet Moving on Tazewell...&qu... See More
Cumberland Gap Tennessee...
Item #207958
February 08, 1864
DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN from Springfield, MA and dated February 8, 1864. This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes reports on Florida Raid and much more.
Civil War map on the front page...
Item #674197
February 07, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 7, 1864 The front page features a map headed: "The Smithfield and Ben's Church Affair".
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Rebel Attempt Capture Cumberland Gap" "Brisk Skirmishing and Repulse of the Enemy" "News From Chattanooga" "Details of the Rebel Demonstration on Newbern, N.C." "The F... See More
New Bern is attacked by the rebels...
Item #690790
February 06, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 6, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Interesting From the South" "Spirit of the Rebel Press" "The Efforts to Recruit the Armies" and various reports from Europe.
Included is the Supplement with its own masthead & ftpg. column heads; "The War in North Carolina" "Newbern Attacked by the Rebels &q... See More
Gold mining in Canada...
Item #678958
February 06, 1864
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Feb. 6, 1864 This famous British newspaper formatted much like Harper's Weekly has Canadian mining prints.
A full page is taken up with two prints of: "The Chaudiere Gold Fields, Canada" with a related article on another page.
Complete in 16 pages, very nice condition.
Latest reports from the Civil War...
Item #674192
February 06, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 6, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. Butler's Dept." "The Siege of Newbern Raised" "Retreat of the Rebels to Kinston" "From Gen. Kelly's Dept." "Another Victory by Gen. Mulligan" "Six Hours' Hard Fighting" "Our Cavalry Sharply Engaged at the Latest Date&qu... See More
Lincoln Proclamation calls for more troops...
Item #666352
February 06, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Feb. 6, 1864
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Proclamation for more troops
As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts.
The front page has: "Proclamation by the President" for a draft of 500,000 men, signed in type: Abraham Lincoln. Als... See More
Lincoln Proclamation calls for more troops...
Item #569403
February 06, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, February 6, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln proclamation
* Call for more U.S. troops
As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts.
The front page has: "Proclamation by the President" for a draft of 500,000 men, signed in type: Abraham Li... See More
Lincoln Proclamation calls for more troops...
Item #569402
February 06, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Feb. 6, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln proclamation
* More troops - Civil War
As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts.
The front page has: "Proclamation by the President" for a draft of 500,000 men, signed in type: Abraham Lincoln (see)... See More
The Pennsylvania coal mines...
Item #220046
February 06, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 6, 1864
* Pennsylvania Coal Mines
* Pennsylvania Coal Mines
* General Grant
* General Meade
This issue is full of Civil War reports, which include the following: "The Rioters in the Pennsylvania Coal Region", "From General Grant's Army", "From General Meade's Army."
The issue will be in overal
... See More
The issue will be in overal
Item #218099
February 06, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Feb. 6, 1864.
* Sevierville Tennessee
... See More
* Sevierville Tennessee
* Kinston North Carolina
The ftpg. has several one column war heads including: "VERY LATEST NEWS" "Important From Knoxville" "Longstreet Closing on the City" "Rebels Repulsed in North Carolina" "They Retire to Kinston" "The Enemy Defeated in West Virginia" "Rebels Positively Reinforced" "Troops From Johnston's Army Coming" "Skirm
The ftpg. has several one column war heads including: "VERY LATEST NEWS" "Important From Knoxville" "Longstreet Closing on the City" "Rebels Repulsed in North Carolina" "They Retire to Kinston" "The Enemy Defeated in West Virginia" "Rebels Positively Reinforced" "Troops From Johnston's Army Coming" "Skirm
Winslow Homer centerfold... Thomas Nast front page...
Item #172752
February 06, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 6, 1864 The full front page is a Thomas Nast print: "Thanks To Grant" showing Liberty pinning a medal on him. The doublepage centerfold is a desired Winslow Homer print titled: "Halt Of A Wagon Train" showing soldiers around a camp fire.
Other prints within include: "The Stag Dance" "A Veteran On Furlough" "A S... See More
Natchez Mississippi...
Item #207664
February 04, 1864
DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN from Springfield, MA and dated February 4, 1864. This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes reports on Natchez, Mississippi and much more.
Reports from the Confederacy...
Item #639394
February 03, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, February 3, 1864
* Rare rebel title
A newspaper from the capital of the Confederate states, the city through which all news reports flowed during the Civil War. The front page has much on the war with items headed: "From the Blackwater Region" "The Enemy at New Bern, North Carolina" "From Charleston" "Arrest of Ex-Se... See More
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